I want to get into leather holster making

[Angrywrench]

I want to get into leather holster making, I have no clue where to look or what to buy. I would apricate some links and advise on methods and ways to become better at it.

[kgg]

  On 4/16/2025 at 5:33 AM, Angrywrench said:

I want to get into leather holster making,

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Two basic methods depending on your interest:

1) Hand stitching, relatively inexpensive.

2) Machine sewing, relatively expensive. Basic New hand operated sewing machine from $1000 USD up and New motorized sewing machine from $2800 USD and up.

kgg

 

[fredk]

Buy Blue guns, for fitting

[chuck123wapati]

i would start by searching this forum for a few days virtually everything you need to know is in this knowledge base.

[TomE]

The Stohlman books on leather tools, hand sewing, and case making are good general references.  See also books and DVDs at the Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal online store.

[Samalan]

Best advice: don't do it !!!! 

[Samalan]

Sorry, friend, I thought you wanted to go into business making leather holsters.  my bad

[TonyV]

  On 4/16/2025 at 11:20 AM, TomE said:

The Stohlman books on leather tools, hand sewing, and case making are good general references.  See also books and DVDs at the Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal online store.

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I second this motion.  There are also a lot of Youtube vids that teach holster making from the very simple Slim Jim to extravagant carry rigs, tooled, reenforced, etc etc.

Start reading and watching.  When you have more questions,  there are several on this forum that can help.

But first, a suggestion.  The basic steps, and basic tools of holster making are not a lot different than the basics of any other leather project.  If you can make a simple wallet or belt, you can make a holster.  A holster is not much more than a pouch, anyway.  Go for it!

Edited April 17 by TonyV